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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,204.84, 517,780.30 and 203,121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,204.84, 517,780.30 and 203,121.55 is: 280,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,204.84 : 517,780.30 = 203,121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,204.84/517,780.30 = 203,121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,204.84x = 517,780.30 × 203,121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,204.84x = 105,172,333,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,172,333,490.96/375,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,306.44

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